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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.41, 34,842.72 and 14,496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.41, 34,842.72 and 14,496.63 is: 20,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.41 : 34,842.72 = 14,496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.41/34,842.72 = 14,496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.41x = 34,842.72 × 14,496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.41x = 505,102,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,102,020.03/25,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.13

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